We can offer you a wide range of compliance and training services to help you to understand and meet your legal obligations with regards to ce marking and product compliance. Since 1 july 2003, all products placed on the market in the european union have to conform to directive 201434eu. If a manufacturer meets these requirements, then the device is marked with the ce label. The atex directive 201434eu was published on the 29th of march 1994 and it came into force 20. This directive defines each of the following product groups for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. To place products falling under directive 201434eu in the european union territory, all other relevant legislation must be applied. Equipment for explosive atmospheres atex directive ce.
Rules governing the affixing of the ce marking should be laid down in this directive. This makes the ce marking recognizable worldwide even to people who are not familiar with. The atex product directive when people refer to atex colloquially, they usually mean 949ec adoption in all countries has been on an equal basis in order to ensure an even playing field for trade the only differences relate to criminal penalties for noncompliance subsidiarity because of the equality, it is normal to refer. Responsibility for designating all or part of a location as having a potentially explosive atmosphere a formal process known as area classification, or zoning falls. Ce marking and safety related to the potential of explosive atmospheres. Marking of the eu type examination certificate acc. This workshop will cover the general requirements for meeting the. Basic requirements of directive 201434eu previous 949. Once certified, the equipment is marked by the ce meaning it complies with atex and all other relevant directives and ex symbol to identify it as approved under the atex directive.
How to comply with the atex directive 201434eu the atex directive continues to offer two ways to perform the conformity assessment of products. The ce marking has been introduced to machines by directive 9368eec directive which introduces harmonized relating to ce marking provisions. The ce marking shall be followed by the specific marking of explosion protection ex, and may be followed by any other mark indicating a special risk or use, as it mentioned in atex 114 directive. Ptb atex 20 x authorised body year of issue according to 201434eu serial certificate number special conditions 0102 within the eu, the equipment must comply with the appropriate provisions. Ce marking and machines machinery directive 200642ce. Or download the pdf of the directive or of the official journal for free. Dsear assessment of solvent printing and coating plant for film. Some of the standards we test to include those of cenelec, cen, iec, ansi, ul, csa, mil specs and fm. The actual ce marking is the letters ce which a masymbol nufacturer affixes to certain products for access to the european market consisting 32 eu countriesof and also referred to as the european economic area or eea. To conform to atex, in addition to the ce marking, products must carry the appropriate atex coding, characterised by the eu explosive atmosphere symbol and specific designations. Atex directive products intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres directive 201434eu atex applies to all types of appliances, protective systems and components intended to be used in or in relation to potentially explosive atmospheres. After 30 june 2003, conformity to the atex directive is obligatory in order to enable free movement of products throughout the european union.
The ce regulations cover a broad range of products and set the requirements for the essential health and safety of union citizens as well as for product operability. Equipment for explosive atmospheres atex directive 201434eu electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust part 21. The atex directive 201434eu was published on the 29th of march 1994 and it. The atex directive 949ec is one of a number of ce marking directives that are getting a makeover to bring them into line with eu decision no. On these products, the ce mark is accompanied by the notified body number below the ce symbol. The manufacturer carries out the conformity assessment documenting the assessment on its own. The directive defines the essential health and saftey requirements and conformity assessment procedures, to be applied before products are placed on the eu market. Directive 201434eu of the european parliament and of the. Only atex directive 201434eu applies to manufacturers. Atex 114 directive the atex 114 legislation formerly known as atex 95 provides the relevant information for safeguarding the safety of devices intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Atex directive from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the atex directive consists of two eu directives describing what equipment and work environment is allowed in an environment with an explosive atmosphere. The european commission has published directive 949ec, often referred to as the atex directive. Compliance with the atex directive 949ec is a legal requirement in all european member states. The technical dossier must be kept for a period of 10 years. The atex directive became mandatory on 30 june 2003 for all electrical and nonelectrical mechanical equipment. Ce marking is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the european economic area eea. Directive 201468eu of the european parliament and of the. Equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres atex. Guide to application of the atex directive 201434eu. Sign up now and start using the most powerful application for cemarking. Atex and iecex ron sinclair mbe general manager sgs baseefa chair iecex extag.
It also relates to the safety, control and control devices that are not directly in an explosion hazardous zone, but which are required for the. All references to the ce marking and the eu declaration of conformity in these atex guidelines relate only to the directive 201434eu. The guide that was published before is presented here after. It applies to mechanical and electrical equipment to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres. To place products falling under directive 949ec on the market in the eu territory all other relevant legislation must be applied. Test methods methods for determining the minimum ig. The ce marking is also found on products sold outside the eea that have been manufactured to eea standards. Atex directive services technology international group. Atex 949ec will be replaced april 2016 with 201434eu if you design, manufacture or sell any equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres you will need to comply with the atex directive 949ec. We use cookies to help us to improve your online experience. By affixing the ce marking on atex the manufacturer or importer confirms that the equipment meets essential health and safety requirements of atex. Atex directive 9992ec is set out for improving the health and safety of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres. Directive 201434eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the member states relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres recast description. Equipment for explosive atmospheres atex directive 201434eu machinery for the supply and circulation of coating materials under pressure safety requirements en 144922.
The guidelines have been prepared and published by dg. The scope of the red includes radio devices that range from. Objective of the atex directive 201434eu replaced directive 949ec the objective of directive 201434eu is to ensure free movement of the products throughout the eu territory. The atex directive 201434eu covers equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Active implantable medical devices directive 90385eec. General prin ciples governing the ce marking are set out in regu lation ec no 7652008. It lays down essential health and safety requirements and leaves it to european harmonised standards to define technical details in order to meet the relevant requirements described in the directive. Eu legislation and atexthe atex directive 201434eu covers equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Guide to application of atex 201434eu directive second. Directive 201434eu is a total harmonisation directive and part of the new approach. We at tcms in alliance with our partner technicka inspekcia, a.
The directive defines the essential health and safety requirements and conformity assessment procedures, to be applied before products are placed on the eu market. Since july 1st2003, it is illegal to sell equipment that doesnt have the ce marking within the ec. New atex directive 201434eu what this means for manufacturers and economic operators the atex directive is the name commonly given to the two european directives for controlling explosive atmospheres. These essential requirements cover potential sources of electrical and nonelectrical explosive hazards.
Further guidance, especially concerning specific type of products, can be found on the. Pat swords be ceng ppse ficheme, principal process and environment, health and safety consultant pm group, killakee house, belgard sq, tallaght dublin 24, ireland and margaret doran. This guide describes how to comply with the directive. The classification of groups and categories of equipment and the atex marking. This site or the third party tools it uses, make use of cookies. The atex directive, 949ec explosive atmospheres directive atex covers all equipment that is intended for. One set to show conformity with a standard and give additional information. Atex ceex marking assessments for several pharmaceutical mixing vessel. The internal production control or selfcertification ce marking. The scope of the directive and its essential health and safety requirements.
Ce marking of machinery the ce marking has been introduced into the legislation of the european union as a means of eliminating barriers to the movement of goods and also to protect the interest of the public. Atex and gas, also require that ce marking for certain product types is supported by mandatory certification from a qualified body. Ultimate guide to atex directive compliance 201434eu. There are over 20 different new approach directives. During the first period of the implementation of the atex directive from publication to entering into force on 1st july 2003, the existing market did not record relevant changes, given that a large. The radio equipment directive, or red is a productspecific directive that establishes the requirements for all wireless transmitters and receivers, with the exception of devices used exclusively for military, state security, radio amateurs, and civil aviation. The atex directive 201434eu is a european directive and falls within the scope of ce marking. The ce mark which should be attached to eu certified equipment mark for atex certified electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres. All references to the ce marking and ec declaration of conformity in this guide relate only to the directive 949ec. Atex is the name commonly given to the two european directives for controlling explosive atmospheres.
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